Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa over alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion.
It was s not yet clear if Okowa left the EFCC facility yesterday.
The anti-graft agency arrested Okowa when he honoured the agency’s invitation in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital on Monday.
The former governor was accused of misusing funds, including the N1.3 trillion alleged to be diverted and being part of the 13 percent derivation fund earmarked for oil-producing states.
The funds were said to have been diverted between 2015 and 2023.
He is also facing probe over another N40 billion allegedly used to acquire shares in UTM Floating Liquefied Natural Gas, a facility being developed by UTM Offshore Limited in Akwa Ibom State.
The anti-graft agency is also investigating him for alleged diversion of funds “to acquire estates in Abuja and Asaba.”
